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Old 28-07-2010, 01:18
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I take it Two And A Half Men is native HD on Comedy Central HD right now?

I must say, it does look good.
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Old 28-07-2010, 10:13
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Yes, it's native HD.

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Old 28-07-2010, 10:15
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is that a screencap from the test Comedy Central HD or is that from somewhere else?
It is a screencap from the test Comedy Central HD feed, made with a Dreambox.

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Old 29-07-2010, 10:19
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Sky's investor presentation from this morning contains graphics for Animal Planet HD
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Old 29-07-2010, 18:53
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Might be a red herring this one, but in the latest Sky Mag, page 76/77, it mentions a few programs such as "Ronnie Corbett's Supper Club" being on the Good Food channel, but being in HD. Mistake or Good Food HD coming soon?

Also, there are a couple of programmes mentioned that are on the Food Network channel and are listed as HD. Food Network HD has been mentioned before, but hasn't materialised yet, could this be it?

These are probably mistakes, but thought I'd mention it.
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Old 03-08-2010, 09:01
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Since it hasn't been mentioned in this thread yet:

ITV 2 HD will launch in October
ITV 3 HD and ITV 4 HD will follow a few weeks/months later

All three will be exclusive to Sky+HD and NOT be FTA or FTV.
http://www.londonstockexchange.com/e...entId=10597065

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Old 04-08-2010, 13:24
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Might be a red herring this one, but in the latest Sky Mag, page 76/77, it mentions a few programs such as "Ronnie Corbett's Supper Club" being on the Good Food channel, but being in HD. Mistake or Good Food HD coming soon?

Also, there are a couple of programmes mentioned that are on the Food Network channel and are listed as HD. Food Network HD has been mentioned before, but hasn't materialised yet, could this be it?

These are probably mistakes, but thought I'd mention it.
Yeah, whoever is responsible for sticking on those HD logos had a bad week. Seems even channels like Home, Watch and Eden will be going HD this month .
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Old 04-08-2010, 13:32
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Comedy Central programmes have 'Also in HD' in their EPG info from Monday. Possibly launching with the new Sky Movies HD channel then?
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Old 04-08-2010, 22:24
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There are a few things that Bravo broadcasts, and that are made in HD -

- Spartacus: Blood & Sand
- TNA Impact
- Leverage
- The Unit
- Films
Don't forget Sons Of Anarchy too
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Old 05-08-2010, 13:53
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yes comedy central hd launches 9th august channel 222
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Old 05-08-2010, 15:00
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So Sky will get this channel a month early then?
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Old 05-08-2010, 15:12
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Don't forget Sons Of Anarchy too
One of the best shows on TV, I've really enjoyed the first two seasons, can't wait for season 3.
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Old 05-08-2010, 15:31
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yes comedy central hd launches 9th august channel 222
proof or source?
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Old 05-08-2010, 15:31
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Since it hasn't been mentioned in this thread yet:

ITV 2 HD will launch in October
ITV 3 HD and ITV 4 HD will follow a few weeks/months later

All three will be exclusive to Sky+HD and NOT be FTA or FTV.
http://www.londonstockexchange.com/e...entId=10597065

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Will these channels only be available to those with the variety pack or available to everyone who pays the HD sub regardless of mixes?

In the article it states ITV 2HD will launch in October for the start of The X Factor, I thought The X Factor started this month. Do they mean the start of the live shows as the auditions won't be in HD?
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Old 05-08-2010, 15:34
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Confirmation that Comedy Central HD launches on Monday 9th August on Channel 222:
MTV Confirm Comedy Central HD Launch
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Old 08-08-2010, 15:27
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3849 on 12265 H which is I think SKY Sports News HD has two teletext pages with titles.

801: 06 W
832: STU306 W
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Old 08-08-2010, 19:34
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Can I access the Sky Sports News HD test channel from my Sky+HD Box???

If so what is the

Frequency (GHz)............
Polarisation.....................
Symbol Rate (Mbaud).....
FEC...............….......……

thanks

Dan

ps is there a list that someone could put in a reply of how I can get all the test channels.
(only those accessable via my Sky+HD Box)
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Old 08-08-2010, 20:32
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No, you cannot access the Sky Sports News HD test channel from your Sky+HD Box.

The only HD Channels you can tune into a Sky+HD box manually are the ITV, BBC HD, Rush HD and Luxe HD channels.

Any new channels testing that use the symbol rate of 29.5 (ie, most HD channels on Sky), cannot be added manually into the Sky+ HD Box, you have to wait until they are officially added by Sky.

ITV1 HD:-
Frequency (GHz) = 10.832
Polarisation = H
Symbol Rate (Mbaud) = 22.0
FEC = 5/6

OR

Frequency (GHz) = 10.936
Polarisation = V
Symbol Rate (Mbaud) = 22.0
FEC = 5/6
OR

Frequency (GHz) = 11.937
Polarisation = V
Symbol Rate (Mbaud) = 27.5
FEC = 2/3

BBC HD:-
Frequency (GHz) = 10.847
Polarisation = V
Symbol Rate (Mbaud) = 22.0
FEC = 5/6

Rush HD:-
Frequency (GHz) = 12.607
Polarisation = V
Symbol Rate (Mbaud) = 27.5
FEC = 2/3

Luxe TV HD:-
Frequency (GHz) = 12.643
Polarisation = H
Symbol Rate (Mbaud) = 27.5
FEC = 2/3
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Old 08-08-2010, 20:52
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What about STVHD?

Thanks in advance

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Old 09-08-2010, 06:52
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Sorry, UTV and STV were not on the website I use, but they are on the weekly thread in the Satellite Forum.

UTV HD:-
Label = 3852
Frequency (GHz) = 10.936
Polarisation = V
Symbol Rate (Mbaud) = 22.0
FEC = 5/6

STV HD:-
Label = 3855
Frequency (GHz) = 10.936
Polarisation = V
Symbol Rate (Mbaud) = 22.0
FEC = 5/6
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Old 09-08-2010, 08:35
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There is no UTV HD on 10.936 V...

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Old 09-08-2010, 12:46
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Good Food and Eden HD:

http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2010/...o-hd-channels/
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Old 09-08-2010, 14:32
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and here http://www.techwatch.co.uk/2010/08/0...annels-on-sky/

UKTV has announced plans to launch Good Food and Eden on Sky, in high definition.

Good Food HD is expected to be the first to launch, on 31 August and Eden HD will follow in October.

The launch of Good Food HD will include new content such as Ronnie Corbett’s Supper Club, which will feature the veteran comedian asking celebrities what they would eat for their last ever meal.

New programmes on Eden HD will include Great Rift and South Pacific alongside favourites such as Planet Earth.

Virgin Media is believed to be planning to sell its 50% stake in UKTV.

Virgin jointly owns the company with BBC Worldwide.
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Old 09-08-2010, 17:54
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according to sky there are a total of 21 channels on hd less the pay extra channels sky sports and movie kids etc.
By the end of 2010 there will be 50 channels.
My worry is thyat they wil up the charge by christmas. In september my own charges will go up to £22 plus £10 for HD .so it does not take an expert to work out that the price will increase on the basic HD channels. But it cannot go up too much as sky is trying to push the new HD T1 box and 3D box. So reckon the price will increase to around £15 for the box for new subscribers after 1st jan and £12 for pre 1st jan subscribers. I am waiting for my connection !
I would advise anyone to act now as installation is only 4 days otherwise once the kids go back and go towards christmas its likely to be at least 7/10 days. i predict !
eurosport new HD 2 channel in 2011 sky news HD2 2011 to include local news as well as uk news.
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Old 09-08-2010, 18:56
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I very much doubt Sky will change the £10 pm HD sub any time soon, Up or down.

The Sky + sub never changed from £10 and HD has not for over 4 years as channel numbers have increased. Costs were far more in the early days as channel numbers increased so there is less need now to break what I think is a psychological barrier.
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